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Originally published by Ghafla! (Entertainment)entertainment
May 18, 2026
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Exempt Fuel From VAT And Levies To End Transport Crisis, Says Former CJ David Maraga
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has weighed in on the ongoing energy crisis, urging the government to immediately exempt all petroleum products from Value Added Tax (VAT) and temporarily suspend all fuel levies to stabilize pump prices. His remarks come as a crippling nationwid..
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Former Chief Justice David Maraga has proposed that the Kenyan government exempt petroleum products from Value Added Tax (VAT) and suspend fuel levies to address the ongoing transport crisis.
- The call comes as a nationwide matatu strike continues to disrupt public transport and cause significant business disruptions.
- Pump prices have surged, with Super Petrol rising by Sh16 to Sh214.25 per litre and Diesel increasing by Sh46 to Sh242.92 per litre.
- Maraga urged the National Assembly to convene urgently to restructure fuel taxation and redirect resources from "budgeted corruption."
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